Howell,
NJ: The Conclusion of Archpriest Artemy Vladimirov's visit to the
Eastern American Diocese
March
10, 2010
On
Monday, March 8, Archpriest Artemy Vladimirov returned to the diocesan
center in Howell, NJ from Holy Cross Monastery. That night, on the eve
of the feast of the First and Second Findings of the Holy Head of St.
John the Baptist, Fr. Artemy led the Festal Matins in St. George’s
Church. A special joy was present during the service – the kamilavka
of St. John of Kronstadt arrived from St. Seraphim of Sarov Church in
Sea Cliff, NY.
Sunday
of the Holy Cross in Holy Cross Monastery
March
8, 2010
On
Saturday, March 6, His Grace, Bishop George of Mayfield, led the
All-Night Vigil with the bringing out of the Cross in the main church of
Holy Cross Monastery. His Grace was co-served by Fr. Artemy, monastery
administrator Igumen Seraphim (Voepel), and the monastery clergy, in the
presence of a multitude of the faithful.
Middlebrook,
VA: Archpriest Artemy Vladimirov visited All Saints of North America
Church
March
8, 2010
On
Friday, March 5, Archpriest Artemy Vladimirov and Hiermonk Alexander (Frizzell;
resident of Holy Cross Monastery) arrived in the town of Middlebrook,
VA, where the honored guest was greeted by the parishioners of All
Saints of North America Church, and a bountiful dinner was prepared for
all in the parish hall.
Washington,
DC: Archpriest Artemy Vladimirov visited the American capital and St.
John the Baptist Cathedral
March 8, 2010
On Thursday, March 4,
Archpriest Artemy Vladimirov, accompanied by Hieromonk Alexander (Frizzell),
visited the American capital, Washington, DC. The rector of St. John the
Baptist Cathedral, Archpriest Victor Potapov, led a tour of Washington
and some of its cathedrals for his guest.
Brooklyn:
A Film on the Denizens of the Mercy House of St. John of Kronstadt
March 7, 2010
Parishioners of
the Church of Our Lady "The Inexhaustible Chalice" in Brooklyn
have produced a short Russian-language film about the lives of the
denizens of the Mercy House of St. John of Kronstadt in Brighton, and
about the fates of people who have fallen into physical dependence as a
result of their various passions.
The
Patriarch's Year - An interview with Archpriest Serafim Gan
March
6, 2010
A little more than a year ago, Metropolitan Kyrill of Smolensk
and Kaliningrad became Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia. On the eve of
the election, animated debate raged in the media – who would be
elected Patriarch? What effect would the new Patriarch have on the
development of relations between the two united Churches – the Russian
Orthodox Church Outside of Russia (ROCOR) and the Russian Orthodox
Church of the Moscow Patriarchate?
Rocky
Hill, NJ: ROCOR’s First Hierarch celebrated the Divine Liturgy in St.
Elizabeth the New Martyr Church
March 6, 2010
On Sunday, February 28, the First Hierarch of the Russian
Church Abroad, His Eminence Hilarion, Metropolitan of Eastern America
and New York, celebrated the Divine Liturgy in St. Elizabeth the New
Martyr Church in Rocky Hill, NJ.
Announcement
from the Eastern American Diocesan Music Committee
March 6, 2010
The EADMC is pleased to offer parishes
a copy of the full
canon of the Great Feast of Annunciation, with troparia, in Slavonic, for use
at Matins of March 25/April 7, 2010. Because the feast falls this year
during Bright Week, it is proper to sing, and not read, all the
appointed texts.
Rochester,
NY: The Diocesan Youth Choir sang at Holy Protection Church
March
6, 2010
On February 28, the
Second Sunday of Great Lent, when the Orthodox Church commemorates the
work of the great defender of the faith St. Gregory Palamas, the Eastern
American Diocesan Youth Choir was privileged to sing in the parish of
the Protection of the Mother of God in Rochester, NY.
Mayfield:
The Lenten Retreat and Pastoral Conference concluded
March
5,
2010
On
Wednesday, March 3, upon completion of the Liturgy
of the Presanctified Gifts, a farewell banquet and official
closing of the conference were held in the parish hall of St. John the
Baptist Cathedral. Farewell addresses were delivered by diocesan
secretary Archpriest Serge Lukianov, Archpriest George Larin, Archpriest
Victor Potapov, Archpriest Wsewolod Drobot, and cathedral dean
Archpriest John Sorochka.
Mayfield:
The First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad celebrated the Liturgy
of the Presanctified
Gifts in St. John the Baptist Cathedral
March
3, 2010
On
Wednesday, March 3, the First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad, His
Eminence, Metropolitan Hilarion of Eastern America and New York,
celebrated the Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts in St. John the
Baptist Cathedral in Mayfield, PA. His Eminence was co-served by Their
Graces, Bishops George of Mayfield and Jerome of Manhattan.
Mayfield:
The First Hierarch bestowed awards on several clerics of the Russian
Church Abroad
March 3, 2010
During the Little Entrance of the
Liturgy of the Pre-Sanctified Gifts on the last day of the Eastern
American Diocesan Pastoral Conference, the First Hierarch of the Russian
Church Abroad, His Eminence, Metropolitan Hilarion, bestowed awards on
several cleric of the Russian Church Abroad.
Mayfield:
Second Day of Work at the Pastoral Conference Concluded
March 2, 2010
On
Tuesday, March 2, after the pilgrimage to St. Tikhon’s Monastery,
delegates to the Pastoral Conference returned to Mayfield for the second
half of Archpriest Artemy Vladimirov’s presentation, and a report by
Priest Gregoire Legoute on the suffering ROCOR mission in Haiti.
South
Canaan: The First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad and clergy of
the Eastern American Diocese visited St. Tikhon’s Monastery
March
2, 2010
On
Tuesday morning, March 2, at the invitation of Abbot Sergius (Bowyer),
delegates to the Eastern American Diocesan Lenten Retreat and Pastoral
Conference, headed by the First Hierarch, Metropolitan Hilarion, and the
vicar bishops, visited St. Tikhon’s Monastery (OCA) in South Canaan,
PA.
Mayfield:
First Day of Work at the Pastoral Conference Concluded
March 2, 2010
On
Monday, March 1, after the official opening of the Pastoral Conference,
Archpriest Artemy Vladimirov shared the first half of his spiritual
discussion in the parish hall of St. John the Baptist Cathedral. The
full text of his speech will be posted in English and Russian on the
diocesan website shortly.
Mayfield:
The Official Opening of the Eastern American Diocesan Lenten Retreat and
Pastoral Conference
March
1, 2010
On Monday, March 1, delegates from across
the Eastern American Diocese gathered in St. John the Baptist Cathedral
in Mayfield, PA for the official opening of the diocesan Lenten Retreat
and Pastoral Conference. At 11:00 AM, diocesan secretary Archpriest
Serge Lukianov, co-served by Deacon Nathan Mousselli, served a moleben
before the beginning of any good work, so as to call down the grace of
the Holy Spirit on our archpastors and conference delegates.
Mayfield,
PA: A Regular Meeting of the Eastern American Diocesan Council was held
March
1, 2010
On Sunday evening, February 28, on the eve
of the Lenten Retreat and Pastoral Conference, a regular meeting of the
Eastern American Diocesan Council was held in Mayfield, PA, let by the
First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad, His Eminence Hilarion,
Metropolitan of Eastern America and New York.
Howell,
NJ: Bishop George celebrated the Divine Liturgy in St. George’s Church
March
1, 2010
On
Saturday the 27th and Sunday the 28th of February, the Sunday of St.
Gregory Palamas, His Grace George, Bishop of Mayfield, led the divine
services in St. George’s Church in
Howell, NJ. His Grace was co-served by Archpriest Artemy Vladimirov,
rector Archpriest Serge Lukianov, Hieromonk Alexander (Frizzell), and
parish clergy Priest Jonah Campbell and Deacon Leonid Roschko.
Jordanville,
NY: Archpriest Artemy Vladimirov visited Holy Trinity Monastery
March
1, 2010
On
Thursday the 25th and Friday the 26th of February, Archpriest Artemy
Vladimirov, accompanied by diocesan secretary Archpriest Serge Lukianov,
visited Holy Trinity Monastery in Jordanville, NY. A tour of the
monastery and Holy Trinity Seminary was conducted for the honored guest.
New
York: Metropolitan Hilarion performed a priestly ordination in the
Synodal Cathedral
February 25, 2010
On
Saturday, February 20, on the day of St. Theodore Tyro, the First
Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad, His Eminence, Metropolitan
Hilarion, celebrated the Divine Liturgy in the Synodal Cathedral of the
Sign. His Eminence was co-served by His Grace Jerome, Bishop of
Manhattan.
New
York, NY: A meeting was held between the First Hierarch of the Russian
Orthodox Church Abroad and Archpriest Artemy Vladimirov
February
24, 2010
On Tuesday, February 23,
renowned author of spiritual literature and member of the Union of
Russian Writers, Archpriest Artemy Vladimirov, arrived in New York on an
evening flight from Moscow. With the blessing of His Holiness, Patriarch
Kyrill, and His Eminence, Metropolitan Hilarion, Fr. Artemy will be
visiting the Eastern American Diocese until March 9, 2010.
Schedule
of the Eastern American Diocesan Lenten Retreat and Pastoral Conference
February 23, 2010
The
schedule of the Eastern
American Diocesan Lenten Retreat and Pastoral Conference is now
available online. The conference will take place at St. John the Baptist
Cathedral in Mayfield, PA, March 1-3 or this year.
New
York, NY: The Triumph of Orthodoxy in the Synodal Cathedral
February
23, 2010
On Sunday, February 21, on the feast of the Triumph
of Orthodoxy, the First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad, His
Eminence, Metropolitan Hilarion, celebrated the Divine Liturgy in the
Synodal Cathdral in New York. The First Hierarch was co-served by His
Grace Jerome, Bishop of Manhattan, and the synodal clergy.
The
First Week of Great Lent at Holy Cross Monastery
February
23, 2010
On
the first week of Great Lent, the full cycle of services was served at
Holy Cross Monastery. The Liturgy of the Pre-Sanctified Gifts was served
on Wednesday and Friday, celebrated by the abbot, His Grace, Bishop
George, co-served by the monastery clergy. On Friday evening, His
Grace tonsured novice Alexander to the rasaphor under the name John.
The
First Week of Great Lent at Holy Trinity Monastery
February
23, 2010
On
the first week of Great Lent, the full cycle of services was served at
Holy Trinity Monastery in Jordanville, NY. The Liturgy of the
Pre-Sanctified Gifts was served on Wednesday and Friday, celebrated by
the abbot, Archimandrite Luke, co-served by the monastery clergy.
Brooklyn,
NY: Metropolitan Hilarion celebrated the Divine Liturgy in New Martyrs
& Confessors of Russia Church
February 22, 2010
On
Sunday, February 7, the First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad, His
Eminence, Metropolitan Hilarion, celebrated the Divine Liturgy in New
Martyrs & Confessors of Russia Church in Brooklyn, NY, on the
occasion of the parish’s patronal feast day.
Holy
Cross Monastery: Prayers for the Departed
February
20, 2010
Dear
in the Lord brothers and sisters,
The season of Great
Lent is upon us: a time of repentance, prayer, and almsgiving, and it is
also a time to think of offering prayers for our deceased loved ones,
who no longer have the opportunity to repent for their sins. They are
still alive, for "God is a God of the living, not of the
dead," and have passed over to the next world, to await the General
Resurrection and the Last Judgment.
The
Meeting of Our Lord and Forgiveness Sunday in Holy Cross Monastery
February 14, 2010
On February 14,
Forgiveness Sunday, the Orthodox Church celebrates the feast of the
Meeting of the Lord in the Temple (due to the beginning of Great Lent,
the service for the feast is carried over to this day from February 15).
On Saturday the 13th and Sunday the 14th, His Grace George, Bishop of
Mayfield, led the festal divine services in Holy Cross Monastery.
Jordanville:
Holy Trinity Seminary celebrates Patronal Feast of the Three Hierarchs
February
14, 2010
On February 10- 11, 2010 the faculty and
students of Holy Trinity Seminary celebrated the Feast of their heavenly
protectors, the Holy Three Hierarchs Basil the Great, Gregory the
Theologian, and John Chrysostom. This year, the seminarians were honored
by the presence of Archbishop Anthony of Borispol and Bishop George of
Mayfield.
Howell,
NJ: Announcement from the Diocesan Office
February
13,
2010
We
greet all of the visitors of the diocesan website with the great feast
of the Meeting of the Lord! Diocesan clergy and faithful, please be
advised that, due to the first week of Great Lent, the Diocesan Office
will be closed February 15-21. May
the Lord’s help accompany each of us in these days of the Holy Great
Lent.
New
York: The Honorable Head of St. John Chrysostom is Brought to the
Synodal Cathedral
February 11, 2010
On
February 6, 2010, during the All-Night Vigil in the Synodal Cathedral of
the Sign in New York, the First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad,
Metropolitan Hilarion
of Eastern America and New York, co-served by a multitude of
archpastors and clergy triumphantly greeted the honorable head of the
Ecumenical Orthodox teacher and hierarch, St. John Chrysostom.
North
Ft. Myers, FL: VIM Volunteers completed a work week at St. Nicholas
Monastery
February
11, 2010
On Sunday, January
24, volunteers from the Volunteers in Mission (VIM) program, headed up
by Priest John Moses and other members of the Diocese Council, arrived
for a work week at St. Nicholas Monastery in North Ft. Myers, FL. The
monastery was in dire need of repairs ranging from electrical work to
painting and housekeeping.
Manhattan,
NY: The Kursk Root Icon of the Mother of God "of the Sign"
completed its travels through the Eastern American Diocese
February 8, 2010
On Monday,
February 8, the Kursk Root Icon of the Mother of God "of the
Sign," the Protectress of the Russian Diaspora, completed its
travels through the Eastern American Diocese. Flying into New York from
Atlanta, diocesan secretary Archpriest Serge Lukianov and those
accompanying him made haste to the Synodal Cathedral of the Sign, where
the icon was greeted by the First Hierarch of the Russian Orthodox
Church Abroad.
The
Kursk Root Icon of the Mother of God visited the Orthodox churches of
Atlanta
February
8, 2010
On Sunday,
February 7, upon completion of the Divine Liturgy in St. Mary of Egypt
Church, the Kursk Root Icon of the Mother of God visited the second St.
Mary of Egypt Church (OCA) in Atlanta, where it was met in procession by
the rector, Archpriest Peter Smith, co-serving clergy, and a multitude
of the faithful.
Atlanta,
GA: The Kursk Root Icon visited St. Mary of Egypt Church
February
7, 2010
On
Sunday, February 7, on Meatfare Sunday and the feast of the Holy New
Martyrs and Confessors of Russia, the Kursk Root Icon of the Mother of
God visited St. Mary of Egypt Russian Orthodox Church in Atlanta, GA.
The Divine Liturgy was led by the rector, Archpriest John Townsend.
Atlanta,
GA: The Kursk Root Icon visited St. John the Wonderworker Church
February 7, 2010
On
Saturday, February 6, the Kursk Root Icon of the Mother of God visited
the Church of St. John the Wonderworker, Archbishop of Shanghai and San
Francisco (OCA) in Atlanta, GA. The parish is the first church in the
world to be take St. John as its heavenly intercessor. The
wonder-working icon was greeted in front of the church by the rector,
Priest Jacob Myers, and co-serving clergy.
Atlanta,
GA: The Kursk Root Icon visited Our Lady Joy of All Who Sorrow Church
February
7, 2010
On
Saturday, February 6, the Kursk Root Icon of the Mother of God visited
the Church of Our Lady, Joy of all who Sorrow, in Atlanta, GA. The
wonder-working icon was greeted in procession by the parishioners and
rector, Archpriest Alexis Duncan. The Liturgy for the Departed then
began, celebrated by the rector.
Atlanta,
GA: The Kursk Root Icon visited Holy Annunciation Greek Cathedral
February 6, 2010
On Friday,
February 5, the Kursk Root Icon of the Mother of God visited Holy
Annunciation Greek Cathedral, the seat of Metropolitan Alexios of
Atlanta (Ecumenical Patriarchate), in Atlanta, capital of Georgia. Under
the pealing of bells, the clergy and parishioners of the cathedral
greeted the icon, and the Small Compline with akathist began.
The
Kursk Root Icon visited churches in Northeastern Florida
February 5, 2010
On Thursday the
4th and Friday the 5th of February, the Kursk Root Icon of the Mother of
God visited churches in northeastern Florida. On the road to
Jacksonville, the icon’s retinue stopped in St. Augustine, the oldest
continually inhabited city in the United States (founded 1565).
English
Sheet Music from the Eastern American Diocesan Music Commission
February 5, 2010
The
Eastern American Diocesan Music Commission would like to offer visitors
of the diocesan website sheet music for the Lenten Triodion and other
miscellaneous music for the Divine Liturgy and All-Night Vigil.
Palm
Coast, FL: The Kursk Root Icon visited St. Nicholas Church
February 5, 2010
On
Wednesday, February 3, the Kursk Root Icon of the Mother of God visited
St. Nicholas Church in Palm Coast, FL. The icon was greeted by His
Grace, Bishop Victor (formerly of Podolsk – retired) and a multitude
of the faithful. After the greeting of the icon, His Grace led a moleben
with akathist.
Daytona
Beach, Florida: The Kursk Root Icon visited St. Andrew’s Church
February
5, 2010
On Wednesday, February 3, the Kursk Root Icon of the Mother of
God returned to the east coast of Florida to visit the newly established
Mission
of St. Andrew the First-Called in the town of Daytona Beach.
The faithful, led by their rector, Archpriest Andrey Pastukh, joyously
greeted the Heavenly Queen with flowers in front of the church.
Saint Petersburg,
FL: The Kursk Root Icon visited St. Sava Church
February
4, 2010
On Wednesday, February 4, the Kursk Root Icon of
the Mother of God visited St. Sava Serbian Church in St. Petersburg, FL.
The rector, Archpriest Stefan Zaremba, and parishioners greeted the icon
in front of the church to the peal of bells and then the moleben with
akathist began.
Bradenton,
FL: The Kursk Root Icon visited St. Mark Church
February 3, 2010
On Tuesday,
February 2, the Kursk Root Icon of the Mother of God visited the Church
of St. Mark the Apostle and Evangelist (OCA) in Bradenton, FL. Under the
sound of pealing bells, the rector and parishioners greeted the icon in
the old Russian style with bread and salt.
Miami,
FL: The Kursk Root Icon visited St. Prince Vladimir Church
February
3, 2010
On Saturday the
30th and Sunday the 31st of January, the Kursk Root Icon of the Mother
of God visited the Church of St. Prince Vladimir, Equal-of-the-Apostles,
in Miami, FL. The wonder-working icon arrived in the city on an evening
flight from snowy Nashville, accompanied by diocesan secretary
Archpriest Serge Lukianov.
Nashville,
TN: The Kursk Root Icon visited St. Innocent of Moscow Mission
January
31, 2010
On Friday, January
29, the Kursk Root Icon of the Mother of God left Norfolk and began its
trek by car to the west, through the Appalachian and Allegheny Mountains
to Nashville, the capital of Tennessee. On the road to the Nashville,
the icon was greeted by a winter snowstorm, which so thoroughly covered
the roads in snow and ice that the trip lasted over 15 hours.
Virginia
Beach, VA: The Kursk Root Icon visited the parish of St. Joseph of
Optina
January
31, 2010
On Thursday,
January 28, the Kursk Root Icon of the Mother of God visited the parish
of St. Joseph of Optina in Virginia Beach, VA. The city sits on the
Chesapeake Bay, the biggest bay in the United States. Entering the city
from the north, the icon traveled over the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel,
which at 23 miles long was considered one of the seven engineering
wonders of the modern world at the time of construction.
Elizabeth, NJ:
Bishop Jerome celebrated the Divine Liturgy in St. George Serbian Church
January
29, 2010
On
Wednesday, January 27, on the Serbian feast of the holy hierarch St.
Sava, His Grace Jerome, Bishop of Manhattan, celebrated the Divine
Liturgy in St.
George Serbian Church in Elizabeth, NJ. Shortly before the
greeting of Vladyka, the wonder-working Kursk Root Icon of the Mother of
God arrived at the church, accompanied by diocesan secretary Archpriest
Serge Lukianov.
Richmond,
ME: The Kursk Root Icon visited St. Alexander Nevsky Church
January 29, 2010
On Monday the
25th and Tuesday the 26th of January, the Kursk Root Icon of the Mother
of God visited St. Alexander Nevsky Church in Richmond, ME. On Monday
evening, the icon arrived at the church from Holy Trinity Monastery,
accompanied by diocesan secretary Archpriest Serge Lukianov, who,
co-served by rector Archpriest Chad Williams and Protodeacon Vasily
Milonow, led the All-Night Vigil.
Howell,
NJ: Announcement from the Diocesan Office
January
28, 2010
Dear Father Rectors
and Clerics of the Eastern American Diocese,
Please bear in mind that the Eastern American Diocese Lenten retreat and
pastoral conference at St. John the Baptist Cathedral in Mayfield, PA,
on March 1-3 of this year, is rapidly approaching. We are eagerly
anticipating the arrival of Archpriest Artemy and Matushka Elena
Vladimirov, who will make presentations and hold discussions during the
conference.
The
Kursk Root Icon of the Mother of God visited Holy Trinity Monastery
January 26, 2010
On
Sunday evening, January 24, 2010, the Kursk Root Icon of the Mother of
God arrived at Holy Trinity Monastery in Jordanville, NY. The icon was
triumphantly greeted with the peal of bells and by the abbot of the
monastery, Archimandrite Luke, the monastery brethren, and seminarians
of Holy Trinity Seminary.
The
Great Agiasma - An article by Nikita Polenov on the feast of the Lord's
Epiphany in Brooklyn
January
26, 2010
Long
before the glorious feast, many well-meaning priests from the depths of
Russia inquired with some nervousness of our rector, Priest Vadim: Will
there be a blessing of the waters of that great Ocean, for the benefit
of the spiritual and physical well-being of Russian sailors braving its
waters? After all, not many Orthodox parishes can be found on the banks
of this major sea!
Mahopac,
NY: The Kursk Root Icon visited the New Kursk Root Hermitage
January 26, 2010
On
Saturday the 23rd and Sunday the 24th of January, the Kursk Root Icon of
the Mother of God visited the Nativity of the Mother of God Church in
the New Kursk Root Hermitage in Mahopac, NY. The history of the New Root
Hermitage is closely tied to the history of the whole Church Abroad,
especially with the wonder-working icon itself, which was kept here
during its first years in the United States.
The
Kursk Root Icon of the Mother of God visited St. Tikhon’s Monastery
January 24, 2010
On
Saturday, January 23, the Kursk Root Icon of the Mother of God visited
St. Tikhon’s Monastery (OCA) in the village of South Canaan, PA. The
icon was brought to the monastery by diocesan secretary Archpriest Serge
Lukianov in honor of the installation of the monastery’s new abbot,
Abbot Sergius (Bowyer).
Methuen,
MA: The Kursk Root Icon visited St. Xenia’s Church
January
22, 2010
On
Thursday evening, January 21, the Kursk Root Icon of the Mother of God
visited St. Xenia’s Church in Methuen, MA, where a moleben with
akathist to the Most Holy Theotokos was served. The church is situated
in a remarkable location, not far from a large river in the middle of a
wonderful forest.
Ipswich, MA:
The Kursk Root Icon visited the Church of St. John the Russian
January
22, 2010
On
Thursday, January 21, the Kursk Root Icon of the Mother of God,
visited the Church of St. John the Russian located in the cozy New
England town of Ispwich, MA. The icon was present at the Divine
Liturgy, led by parish rector Archpriest Spyridon Schneider, co-served
by Priest Thomas Reske.
Boston,
MA: The Kursk Root Icon visited the Church of the Epiphany
January
22, 2010
On
Wednesday evening, January 20, the wonder-working Kursk Root Icon of the
Mother of God visited the Church of the Epiphany in Boston, MA, where a
moleben with akathist was served before it. The moleben was served by
rector Priest Victor Boldewskul, co-served by Hieromonk Roman (Krassovsky),
and parish clergy: Priest Thomas Reske, Protodeacon Alexander Jarostchuk,
and Deacon Victor Ganson.
Theophany services in the Synodal Cathedral and in Novo-Diveevo
January 22, 2010
On
Monday, January 18, the day before the feast of the Theophany, the
First Hierarch of the Russian Orthodox Church Abroad, His Eminence,
Metropolitan Hilarion, celebrated the Divine Liturgy in the Synodal
Cathedral of the Sign, co-served by His Grace Jerome, Bishop of
Manhattan, and synodal clergy.
Richmond,
ME: The Epiphany in St. Alexander Nevsky Church, and the Blessing of the
Kennebec River
January
22, 2010
On January 19 of
this year, on the feast of the Lord’s Epiphany, after the Divine
Liturgy in St. Alexander Nevsky Church in Richmond, ME, parishioners
participated in a procession through the town to the shore of the
Kennebec River, led by rector Archpriest Chad Williams. In the center of
the river, a large cross was cut out of the ice, at the foot of which
Fr. Chad performed the blessing of the water, plunging a cross into the
icy water, while the faithful sang the festal troparion.
Framingham,
MA: The Kursk Root Icon visited St. John the Wonderworker Church
January
20, 2010
On Tuesday evening,
January 19, on the feast of the Theophany, the Kursk Root Icon of the
Mother of God visited St. Nicholas Church in West Springfield, MA.
Parish rector Priest Brendan Crowley and Priest Victor Boldewskul served
a moleben with akathist, co-served by Protodeacon Constantine Semyanko.
Red
Bank, NJ: Metropolitan Hilarion celebrated the Divine Liturgy in St.
Nicholas Church and blessed the Navesink River
January
19, 2010
On Tuesday, January
19, the great feast of the Epiphany of the Lord, the First Hierarch of
the Russian Church Abroad, His Eminence Hilarion, Metropolitan of
Eastern American and New York, visited St. Nicholas Church in Red Bank,
NJ, and celebrated the Divine Liturgy. His Eminence was co-served by
parish rector Archpriest Serge Lukianov, Archpriest Joseph Lickwar,
Priest Jonah Campbell, and parish Deacon Leonid Roschko.
Garfield,
NJ: Bishop Jerome celebrated the Divine Liturgy in Three Saints Church
January
19, 2010
On
Sunday, January 17, the Kursk Root Icon of the Mother of God visited
Three Saints Church (MP) in Garfield, NJ, for the Divine Liturgy, led by
His Grace, Bishop Jerome of Manhattan. His Grace was co-served by rector
Archpriest George Konyev, diocesan secretary Archpriest Serge Lukianov,
Hieromonk Stephen (Bushman), Priest Stephen Kaznica, parish Protodeacon
Daniel Sudol, and Deacon Dimitri Temidis.
Simpson,
PA: Metropolitan Hilarion celebrated the Divine Liturgy in St. Basil the
Great Church
January
17, 2010
On
Sunday, January 17, the First Hierarch of the Russian Orthodox Church
Abroad, His Eminence Hilarion, Metropolitan of Eastern America and New
York, celebrated the Divine Liturgy at St. Basil the Great Church in
Simpson, PA.
Nyack,
NY: The Kursk Root Icon visited Holy Virgin Protection Church
January
17, 2010
On Saturday,
January 16, the Kursk Root Icon of the Mother of God visited Holy Virgin
Protection Church in Nyack, NY. The icon was greeted by rector and
longtime diocesan secretary Archpriest George Larin and parish Deacon
Dimitri Temidis.
Novo-Diveevo:
The Kursk Root Icon visited Holy Dormition convent
January
17, 2010
On Saturday,
January 16, the Kursk Root Icon of the Mother of God was brought by the
diocesan secretary to the Holy Dormition Convent at Novo-Diveevo. The
icon was greeted by Archpriest Alexander Fedorowski, Abbess Irene, and a
multitude of the faithful, who came to venerate the wonder-working icon.
Sea
Cliff, NY: The Kursk Root Icon visited St. Seraphim of Sarov Church
January 17, 2010
On Thursday the 14th and Friday the 15th
of January, 2010, the Kursk Root Icon of the Mother of God visited St.
Seraphim of Sarov Church in Sea Cliff, NY, for the divine services in
honor of St. Seraphim of Sarov, the church’s lesser parish feast day.
On the eve of the feast the clergy served the Matins, after which a
Nativity reception for parishioners was held in the rectory.
The
Head of St. John Chrysostom to be brought from Moscow’s Christ the
Savior Cathedral to the Synodal Cathedral of Our Lady of the Sign
January 17, 2010
The Office of
Communications of ROCOR’s Synod of Bishops has announced that,
"With the blessing of His Holiness, Patriarch Kyrill of Moscow and
All Russia, the holy head of the universal teacher and great hierarch
St. John Chrysostom, will be brought from Moscow’s Christ the Savior
Cathedral to the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Sign at the Synod of
Bishops in New York, NY, on February 6, 2010."
Glen
Cove, NY: A Dual Joy in the Holy Virgin Protection Church
January
16,
2010
This
week, parishioners of Holy Virgin Protection and St. Sergius Church in
Glen Cove, NY, received a dual joy. On Sunday, January 10, His Grace
Jerome, Bishop of Manhattan, visited the parish and celebrated the
Divine Liturgy. His Grace was co-served by rector Priest Alexandre
Antchoutine and Deacon Dimitri Temidis, before a large gathering of the
faithful. After the Liturgy, the parish’s Nativity Yolka and a
presentation by the parochial school were held in the parish center.
New York:
ROCOR’s First Hierarch led the Divine Services in the Synodal
Cathedral of the Sign on the Feast of Christ’s Nativity
January
14,
2010
On
Wednesday the 6th and Thursday the 7th of January, the First Hierarch
of the Russian Church Abroad, His Eminence, Metropolitan Hilarion, led
the festal divine services in the Synodal Cathedral of the Sign in New
York. The First Hierarch was co-served by His Grace, Eastern American
Diocesan vicar bishop Jerome, Bishop of Manhattan, and Synodal clergy.
The
Nativity in Monasteries of the Eastern American Diocese
January
14,
2010
On
the Feast of Christ’s Nativity, festal divine services were celebrated
in monasteries across the Eastern American Diocese. His Grace, Bishop
George of Mayfield, led the divine services in Holy Cross Monastery.
In Holy Trinity Monastery in Jordanville, services were led by the
abbot, Archimandrite Luke, co-served by monastery clergy.
A
Message from the Executive Director of ROCOR's Fund for Assistance
regarding the earthquake in Haiti
January
13, 2009
Dear Brothers and
Sisters in Christ,
A very powerful earthquake has devastated Haiti, the poorest country in
our hemisphere. The media reports that up to 3,000,000 Haitians have
been affected by this calamity. Life in Haiti is very difficult under
normal circumstances. Now it is on the brink of becoming unbearable.
Officials fear thousands - perhaps more than 100,000 have perished.
New
York: Fr. Rodion Aragon reposed in the Lord
January
11, 2009
Fr.
Rodion Aragon, the only ROCOR priest in Costa Rica, died of stomach
cancer at 9:20 AM today. He was diagnosed with terminal stomach
cancer in November 2009. Doctors were unable to operate on him and
simply closed the incision. After he awoke, he was in such pain that the
doctors put him back to sleep. Fr.
Rodion enrolled into the Holy Trinity Seminary in Jordanville and was
planning to continue his education.
St.
Petersburg, FL: Metropolitan Hilarion led the Divine Services in St.
Andrew’s Church
January 10, 2010
On
Saturday the 9th and Sunday the 10th of January, the First Hierarch of
ROCOR, His Eminence, Metropolitan Hilarion, performed an archpastoral
visit to St. Andrew’s Church in St. Petersburg, FL. On January 9,
Metropolitan Hilarion brought the wonder-working Kursk Root Icon of the
Mother of God from New York to St. Petersburg.
Sea
Cliff, NY: Metropolitan Hilarion celebrated the Divine Liturgy in St.
Seraphim of Sarov Church on the second day of Christmas
January 10, 2010
On January 8, the second day of the feast of
Christ’s Nativity, His Eminence, Metropolitan Hilarion, First Hierarch
of the Russian Orthodox Church, celebrated the Divine Liturgy in St.
Seraphim of Sarov Church in Sea Cliff, NY, co-served by its rector,
Archpriest Serafim Gan, the Director of the Synodal Chancery of the
Synod of Bishops.
Holy
Cross Monastery: Service of Bishop George on the Nativity of Christ
January
10, 2010
On
Wednesday the 6th and Thursday the 7th of January, on the feast of
Christ’s Nativity, His Grace, Bishop George of Mayfield, led the
divine services in Holy Cross Monastery, co-served by monastery clergy.
During the little entrance on Christmas day, Vladyka awarded Hieromonk
Andrew (O Leary) the right to wear the nabedrennik.
New
York City: The Kursk Root Icon visited the Church of Our Lady "The
Inexhaustible Chalice"
January
10, 2010
On
Sunday, January 3, the Kursk Root Icon of the Mother of God left the New
Martyrs and Confessors of Russia Church and arrived at the Church of Our
Lady "The Inexhaustible Chalice" in Brooklyn, NY. The icon was
greeted by rector Priest Vadim Arefiev and a multitude of the faithful
from throughout Brooklyn.
Brooklyn,
NY: The Kursk Root Icon visited New Martyrs and Confessors of Russia
Church
January
9, 2010
On
Sunday, January 3, the Kursk Root Icon of the Mother of God visited the
New Martyrs and Confessors of Russia Church in Brooklyn, NY. The icon
was brought to the church by diocesan secretary Archpriest Serge
Lukianov, and was greeted by the parish clergy: Priest Paul Ivanov,
Deacon Vladimir Oleynik, and Deacon Petr Utkin. A great multitude of
people gathered in the church, and a moleben with akathist was served.
Franklin, TN:
Archimandrite Daniel Byantoro, Dean of the of the Orthodox Mission in
Indonesia (GOI), visited St. Ignatius Church
January 9, 2010
On Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th of December, St.
Ignatius Antiochian Church in Franklin, TN, was honored to receive a
visit by Archimandrite Daniel Byantoro, Dean of the of the Orthodox
Mission in Indonesia (Gereja Orthodox Indonesia, "Indonesian
Orthodox Church," or GOI, under the omophorion of Metropolitan
Hilarion and ROCOR).
Methuen,
MA: St. Herman's Youth Conference was held in St. Xenia's Church
January 9, 2010
On Tuesday,
December 22, youth of the Eastern American Diocese, as well as others
from across the United States and Canada, gathered together in Methuen,
MA for the annual Saint Herman’s Youth Conference. The conference was
well-attended, with members coming from as far as St. Louis, Florida,
and Seattle, totaling over 100 participants.
January
7, 2010
Nativity Epistles of Patriarch Kyrill, Metropolitan Hilarion, and Bishop
Jerome
Lakewood,
NJ: The Kursk Root Icon visited St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
January
4, 2010
On
Sunday, January 3, the Kursk Root Icon of the Mother of God visited St.
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Lakewood, NJ. The icon was greeted by the
parish children and young altar servers, who accompanied the Heavenly
Queen into the church, reminiscent of the Entry of the Holy Theotokos
into the Temple.
Jackson,
NJ: The Kursk Root Icon visited St. Vladimir Memorial Church
January
4, 2010
On Saturday, January 2, the
Kursk Root Icon
of the Mother of God left Jersey City and arrived at St. Vladimir
Memorial Church in Jackson, NJ. The icon was greeted by the faithful,
then an akathist to the Most Holy Theotokos was served immediately.
After the akathist, the All-Night Vigil was served, led by Archpriest
Philip Petrovsky.
Jersey
City, NJ: The Kursk Root Icon visited Sts. Peter & Paul Church
January
4, 2010
On Saturday, January 2, the Kursk Root Icon of the Mother of God
visited Sts. Peter & Paul Church (OCA) in Jersey City, NJ. The
parish was founded in 1907 by Priest-Martyr Alexander Hotovitzky, and
for some time served as the cathedra of the ever-memorable Archbishop
Vitaly (Maximenko). The Liturgy was celebrated by the primate of the
Orthodox Church in America, His Beatitude, the Most Blessed Jonah,
Archbishop of Washington, Metropolitan of All America and Canada.
Washington,
DC: A Meeting was held between Staffers of the Diocesan Media Office and
the Cultural Attaché of the Russian Federation Embassy, V.V. Moshkalo
January
3, 2010
On
Tuesday, December 29, a meeting was held at the Russian Federation
Embassy in Washington, DC, between staffers of the Diocesan Media Office
and the embassy’s cultural attaché, Vyacheslav V. Moshkalo.
Collaboration between the Media Office and the Embassy on a number of
possible projects in the new year was discussed.
Washington,
DC: The Kursk Root Icon of the Mother of God visited St. Nicholas
Cathedral
December
31,
2009
On
Tuesday, December 29, the Kursk Root Icon of the Mother of God visited
St. Nicholas Cathedral (OCA) in the American capital. The icon was
accompanied by His Grace, Bishop George of Mayfield, and the rector of
St. John the Baptist Cathedral and member of the Diocesan Council,
Archpriest Victor Potapov.
Beltsville,
MD: The Kursk Root Icon of the Mother of God visited Holy Apostles
Church
December
31,
2009
On
Sunday, December 27, the Kursk Root Icon of the Mother of God visited
Holy Apostles Church in Beltsville, MD. The church is currently located
in a rented storefront while major renovations continue in the new
church. On June 3, 2009, through the Lord’s mercy, the parishioners of
Holy Apostles witnessed a pure miracle in the wondrous gift which was
given to us: a beautiful brick country church situated on two acres of
land in Beltsville.
Baltimore,
MD: The Kursk Root Icon of the Mother of God visited Holy
Transfiguration Church
December
31,
2009
On
Sunday, December 27, the Kursk Root Icon of the Mother of God visited
Holy Transfiguration Church in Baltimore, MD. The icon was greeted by
rector Priest Ion Barbus, who triumphantly carried the icon into the
church, blessing the assembled faithful with it. The moleben with
akathist was led by diocesan secretary Archpriest Serge Lukianov,
co-served by Fr. Ion and Priest John Vass in the presence of a crowd of
worshipers.
Washington,
DC: Alexey T. Zacharin was elected Head Scoutmaster of St. George
Pathfinders of America
December
30, 2009
On Saturday, December 26, upon
completion of the All-Night Vigil in St. John the Baptist Cathedral, the
Kursk Root Icon visited the home of Alexey T. and Marina I. Zacharin,
where a moleben was served before the wonder-working icon, relating to
the recent election of Alexey Zacharin to the post of Head Scoutmaster
of St. George Pathfinders of America (SGPA).
Washington,
DC: The Kursk Root Icon visited St. John the
Baptist Cathedral
December
29, 2009
On Saturday, December 26, the Kursk Root
Icon of the Mother of God arrived from Holy Cross Monastery with
diocesan secretary Archpriest Serge Lukianov to St. John the Baptist
Cathedral in Washington, DC. The icon was triumphantly greeted by the
rector, Mitred Archpriest Victor Potapov (member of the Diocesan
Council) and cathedral clergy, as well as His Eminence Anthony,
Archbishop of Krasnoyarsk and Yeniseisk and His Grace George, Bishop of
Mayfield.
The
Kursk Root Icon of the Mother of God visited Holy Cross Monastery
December
26, 2009
On
Thursday, December 24, on the eve of the feast of Sts. Spyridon of
Tremithus and Herman of Alaska, the Kursk Root Icon of the Mother of God
arrived at Holy Cross Monastery in the rolling hills of West Virginia,
near the town of Wayne. Upon greeting the wonder-working icon, His
Grace, Bishop George of Mayfield, abbot of the monastery, exclaimed,
"And whence it this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come
to me?" (Luke 1:43).
Middlebrook,
VA: The Kursk Root Icon visited the All Saints of North America Church
December
24, 2009
On
Thursday, December 24, the Kursk Root Icon of the Mother of God visited
All Saints of North America Church in the town of Middlebrook, Virginia.
In the words of the ever-memorable Archbishop Nikon (Rklitsky):
"The snowy plain stretches out expansively, and in the midst of it,
as little oases, numerous well-to-do farms dot the landscape with their
tall silos." In the midst of these farms, a remarkable Orthodox
church sits, occupying an old building, once a Lutheran church, founded
in 1882.
Mebane,
NC: The Kursk Root Icon visited Holy Trinity Church
December
23, 2009
On Wednesday, December 23, the
Kursk Root Icon of the Mother of God visited Holy Trinity Church in
Mebane, NC. The community of Holy Trinity Church was founded in 1991,
and has for many years lacked a church building. By God's mercy, the
parishioners were able to obtain land and an old furniture factory,
which is currently undergoing major renovations to convert it to a
beautiful Orthodox church.
